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RESOLUTION 2014 —52
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE REDLANDS PASSENGER RAIL
PROJECT, EXTENDING METROLINK SERVICE
FROM SAN BERNARDINO TO REDLANDS
WHEREAS, east-west transportation corridors, between San Bernardino and
Redlands,
suffer significantly from traffic congestion; and,
WHEREAS, currently, there are no opportunities for direct transit service
between San
Bernardino and Redlands; and,
WHEREAS, there are physical barriers in the form of the Interstate 10 freeway
and the
Santa Ana River which contribute significantly to traffic congestion in the absence of
direct transit opportunities; and,
WHEREAS, the Redlands Passenger Rail Project will extend Metrolink direct
transit service nine (9) miles from San Bernardino to Redlands; and,
WHEREAS, the Redlands Passenger Rail Project is part of the County of San
Bernardino Measure "1" 2010-2040 Strategic Plan and 10-Year Delivery Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the anticipated benefits of the Redlands Passenger Rail Project
include, but are not limited to, the creation of a reliable transportation alternative,
providing connectivity to regional transit agencies, improving air quality and supporting
much needed private investment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Grand
Terrace as follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the above recitals are
true and correct.
Section 2. The City Council strongly and enthusiastically supports the environmental
clearance, design, construction and placement into service of the Redlands Passenger
Rail Project and believes its completion, along with other much needed projects in the
eastern portion of San Bernardino Valley, will significantly enable citizens to travel to an
among east valley communities, enhancing regional commerce and the region's quality
of life.
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Section 3. The City Council urges the San Bernardino Associated Governments to
take all necessary and appropriate actions to bring to fruition the Redlands Passenger
Rail Project.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by this 22nd day of April, 2014 by the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McNaboe, Mitchell and Mayor Stanckiewitz.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilmember Robles.
ABSTAIN: None.
APPROVED
a Sta ' , ayor
ATTEST:
Debora Thomsen, Interim City Clerk
I, Debora Thomsen, Interim City Clerk of the City of Grand Terrace, California, do
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2014-52 was introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace, California, on the 22 day of
April, 2014.